Chapel Pointe Sermons

Are you living as a mature believer in Christ? In this message, Pastor Joel introduces the epistle of 1 John, encouraging us that we are invited into fellowship with God and with fellow believers. This invitation challenges us to live lives marked by obedience and love. Worship with Us Hudsonville & Online | 8am, 9:30am, 11:00am Byron Center | 9:00am, 10:30am Holt | 10:00am Connect with Us Web...

Are you living in response to God’s promises? In this message, Pastor Andrew unpacks the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:25-35 and shows us how God’s promises point to Jesus, provide us with purpose, and call us to action. He challenges us to allow the Holy Spirit and God’s Word—not the opinions of others or our selfishness—to set the trajectory of our lives. Worship with Us Hudsonville & O...

The light of the world has come! Jesus came down into a dark, broken world to be God with us—bringing the hope of salvation to all people. In this message, Pastor Joel challenges us to remove distractions to find the true gift of Christmas—our Savior who delivers us from sin and death. May you experience the peace, love, joy, and hope that’s only found in the Lord Jesus this Christmas season. He i...

God’s love can’t be earned; it is a gift. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks four different types of love (Eros, Philia, Storge, and Agape) and shares how God has unconditional love for us through the sending of His son, Jesus Christ. This message explores how God’s agape love is not earned, not dependent on our worthiness, and not self-seeking, but freely given for our salvation. As we celebrat...

When life feels heavy with hurt, fear, and confusion, God’s offer of joy stands firm. Through the lives of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, we see how the joy of the Lord overcomes uncertainty and pain. In this message, Pastor Joel invites us to discover a lasting joy, rooted in Christ, that carries us through every season. Worship with Us Hudsonville & Online | 8am, 9:30am, 11:00am Byron Cent...

The Peace Only Jesus Gives | Joel Wayne In a world marked by instability and chaos, Jesus brings peace. In Him—our Prince of Peace—we discover a deep, steady peace that transcends every circumstance. This message invites us to experience peace with God, peace within ourselves, and peace with others through the transforming presence of Christ. Worship with Us Hudsonville & Online | 8am, 9:30am,...

Finding Hope in Jesus | Jim Jeffery In a world full of despair, uncertainty, and brokenness, Scripture reminds us that true hope is not a feeling—it’s a Person, and His name is Jesus. Drawing from Isaiah’s prophetic vision in Isaiah 52 and 53, Pastor Jim Jeffery shows how Jesus is Immanuel, our perfect King, our Comforter, and our suffering yet victorious Savior. Regardless of our circumstances, w...

In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven bold declarations beginning with the words “I AM,” revealing His true identity. In this message, Pastor Joel walks through each statement to show how Jesus alone provides spiritual sustenance, direction, protection, salvation, and the power to bear fruit. As we encounter who Jesus says He is, we are invited to respond with belief, surrender, and renewed dep...

In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the life of John the disciple. Through John’s story, we see how God’s love sacrifices, serves, obeys, and forgives—and how those who follow Jesus are called to do the same. John’s life reminds us that when we surrender who we are to who Jesus is, He changes everything. To watch more sermons, visit chapel-pointe.org/sermons. Worship with Us Hudsonville & Onl...

In this message, Josh Fuller explores the life of Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples. While many remember Thomas for his doubt, that’s not the whole story. Thomas was as a disciple who stayed present with Jesus, asked honest questions, and was courageous in following Him even through struggle. His life teaches us to bring all of our doubts and questions to Jesus and trust that He will give us what we...

In part 3 of this series, Pastor Joel unpacks Peter’s first sermon at Pentecost and his leadership of the early church. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter’s life was transformed—He no longer lived out of his own effort, but from the power of the Spirit of God. In this message, you’ll discover how Jesus didn’t come to modify who you are, but to make you a new creation! Worship with Us Huds...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel continues unpacking the life of Peter by exploring his rebuke, denial, and restoration. We discover that the call to follow Jesus is about surrender and that failure is never final with God. This message shows you how Jesus restores the unfaithful, renews Peter’s call, and invites every disciple to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. God can redeem any...

Making Disciples Worldwide: A Call to Live Uncomfortable | Joel Wayne In this message, Pastor Joel is joined by Michael Rubino, Ben David, and Nelutu Iubas from Be The Church to challenge us with practical ways we can make disciples. Together, they discuss how disciple-making looks unique in different contexts and the steps we can take to live uncomfortable lives for the sake of the Kingdom of God...

The Life of Peter: Calling and Faith (Part 1) Disciples embrace the adventure of following Jesus. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the early stages of Peter as a disciple and focuses on his calling and faith. We discover that God chose Peter despite his failures and are challenged to evaluate how we respond to the storms of life. For more sermons from Chapel Pointe, visit chapel-pointe.org/ser...

In this message, Pastor Luke teaches from John 1:35–51, where Jesus calls His first disciples with the simple invitation, “Come and see.” A disciple is more than just a believer. A disciple is a learner and follower who abides with Jesus, shares His truth, serves others, gives generously, and multiplies followers of Christ. Our lives aren’t measured by accomplishments or status, but by the way our...

In this conversation on Mark 13, Pastor Joel and Pastor Luke unpack what Jesus teaches about the end times. Rather than focusing on fear, speculation, or trying to predict dates, they point us back to the central truth: Trust Jesus—He’s in control, you don’t have to be. Together, they explore how the end times are not just about the end of brokenness, but the beginning of eternal hope, renewal, an...

What does it mean to be a disciple? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the biblical responsibilities of a transformed follower of Jesus and calls us to take the next step in our faith. We celebrate powerful stories of how God is moving at Chapel Pointe and are reminded that in a world chasing self, status, and comfort, true life is found in Jesus alone. To watch more sermons from Chapel Pointe,...

In this special teaching, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus contrasts the wealthy giving from abundance with a widow who gave all she had.  This passage exposes what our hearts are truly given to—God or something else. Our prayer is that God’s Word would reveal your heart posture, and you would be challenged to give your full devotion to Him, because He is worthy of everything. Worshi...

How to Trust Jesus When You Still Have Questions | Joel Wayne In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks lessons from Jesus in Mark 12:13–40, where the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes tried to trap Him with clever questions. From taxes to resurrection, from the greatest commandment to His true identity, Jesus revealed their hypocrisy and pointed to what really matters: loving God and loving others. Go...

In Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells the parable of the tenants, a powerful story that confronts us with a life-changing question: Will we receive or reject Him? Pastor Joel unpacks this passage, showing how it points to Jesus as the Son sent by the Father. Discover the freedom, joy, and peace that come from receiving Christ as King. Take time today to examine your heart: Are you rejecting or receiving Je...

We live in a broken world marked by violence, anger, and spiritual darkness. Yet Jesus calls His followers to stand firm, bear true fruit, and live as bold witnesses of His transformative power. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks recent cultural events and shares how our hope and courage are found not in comfort or politics, but in Christ alone—the cornerstone of our faith—who gives us eternal l...

Are you willing to surrender everything to follow Jesus? In this message Pastor Joel teaches on Mark 10: 32-52, when the sons of Zebedee ask Jesus to sit on His right and left, and when Jesus heals Bartimaeus. Jesus teaches that to become great is to become a servant, yet our pride often keeps us from being willing to become lowly. Are we only willing to surrender as long as God gives us what we w...

What is holding you back from a full encounter with God? In this message, Pastor Luke teaches on Mark 10:13-31, when Jesus is with the little children and then the rich young ruler. Jesus invites us to let go of every distraction and comfort that we cling to more than Him, and to freely receive His love. The Kingdom of God is not something we can earn or purchase; it's a gift we receive with child...

What does it mean to radically follow Jesus? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Jesus’ teachings in Mark 9:42-50 & Mark 10:1-12, where Jesus speaks about temptation and divorce. Following Jesus is a call to self-sacrifice, both in the way we respond to temptation and the way we serve within marriage. Jesus challenges us to cut out the ways in which we are tempted to lead ourselves and others...

The Greatness of Being Last | Joel Wayne What does it really mean to be great in God’s Kingdom? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:30–41, where Jesus shows us that true greatness is found in being last of all and servant of all. Too often, we seek our own recognition, and this pride drives us to seek approval and control, but it ultimately destroys unity and blinds us t...